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Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
Most heat-related deaths involve homeless people living outdoors. But those who die inside without sufficient cooling are also vulnerable, typically older than 60, living alone, and with limited income.
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Opinion: It can be hard to believe that national-level politicians care about our local communities, but I’ve seen how Kamala Harris listens with action in mind.
I didn’t know what to expect from Kamala Harris. Then I met her. I saw Kamala Harris for the first time on the debate stage in 2019. At the time, I was 13 years old. I saw a powerful speaker and someone who, as a half-Indian woman, looked a lot like me. I…
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Opinion: Peer-to-peer voter registration in high schools isn’t just effective numbers-wise—it also forms lifelong voters.
“Oh, um, not right now,” a nod, a glance, or a brisk walk away. I’m familiar with all those reactions now—they’re not uncommon when you’re walking around your city with a clipboard, registering voters. Though voter registration in the field is very important, getting someone with a destination in mind to stop and pay…
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USDA gives $250k to help historically underserved Arizona farms and ranches
The USDA grants to help Arizona farms and ranches are part of a $163 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration.
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Republicans keep lying about ‘post-birth’ abortions and ‘abortion up until birth.’ Here’s the reality.
For decades, Republicans have spread misinformation — and outright lies — about abortions later in pregnancy, while also spreading conspiracy theories about nonexistent “post-birth” abortions. Here, we separate fact from fiction.
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6 best pet-friendly hotels in the Phoenix area, reviewed
My dog and I stayed in the six best pet-friendly hotels in Phoenix. Here’s what we thought about each one.
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Phoenix Mercury celebrate new state-of-the-art, $100 million practice facility
The Phoenix Mercury is setting a new standard with their new $100 million, 58,000-square-foot practice facility in the city’s Warehouse District.
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Tempe streetcar expansion will give ASU students access to more of the city
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff rode the streetcar in support of public transit’s boost to the local economy, along with saving students and residents money on travel.
























